Charles Fischer

Winning 4-3? That is a score that George Horton would have loved! Nice to see the new freshman from New York, Jack Scanlon make the sacrifice fly to score the winning run! Interesting that none of the expected stud pitchers started tonight such as Brent Walker, Robert Ahlstrom or Cullen Kafka. Coach Waz gambled that we could win this first one against the best Redhawk pitcher and clean up against the other Seattle starters? Seattle beat Portland twice last weekend, so we gotta play well! The pride of South Salem, Aaron Zavala, got to base all five times at bat? Whew! (Calm down Charles) Here is a cool game recap, WALK-OFF WIN FOR DUCKS IN OPENER by GoDucks.com So cool to get a screenshot off the phone of the streaming video and then use my photo-editing software from there!

Stanford had a great 3-point attempt in the last seconds that could have won...whew!

Omigosh! Trailing 3-0 going into their last at-bats after such offensive disappointment--the Ducks exploded for four runs to win! A surprise starter at pitcher in Nico Tellache, (the pride of Canby!) and a host of others that kept the RedHawks close enough for Our Beloved Ducks to make their move. More later with the official recap, as I've got to get back to the Mens Basketball game. Whew! Finishing their celebration...great job men!

Perfectly stated.

That bar is a deep dive compared to what we saw in that video, in those days. It could be done again, as we will have the talent....

An analysis of the Oregon State and Cal game would be needed to see where and why the confidence was lost in Tyler, as well as the good components of the USC win. By the bowl game--the feeling the coaches had was already set by play in the prior three games, thus what might appear to be a short hook, was perhaps a confirmation of what the coaches saw before or suspected? There is just too much that we fans do not know... I am not saying we should not express an opinion, because that is what we do here, but golly--we were not in the QB room, in the film room or knowing what was really happening. We are guessing...

I loved it, and yet it made me sad. I used to believe in our offense, and knew we would win most of our games. Back then I knew our coach was the smartest one on the sidelines, and now? I miss those days.

This looks like I am going to spend some fun time curled up with...

This is one man's opinion, and while there are some good points--perhaps there are some items left out?

You can go to the pages linked and scroll down the page to find streaming games and stats. Baseball plays their first game against Seattle at 4:00 PM and the link to the schedule is right here. Mens Basketball versus Stanford is at 6:00 PM is on ESPNU or you can go to the schedule here.

Two top-ten teams clash in the conference....and it is NOT on the Pac-12 Network? Sports that the conference is good at....like SOFTBALL are not featured on the Pac-12 Network? What rerun is more important? The new commissioner has his hands full because this conference is truly a cluster right now.

That is so cool, but boy--what a ton of pressure on the young man. Forget it all and just go out and do your best Justin! (And we are watching you too!)

Love-it! Love-it! Love-it! How can you NOT wiggle at that as we will overtake the Wildcats soon! My friends...we cannot complain as we get to see a TON of winning at Oregon!

There has been some confusion about criticisms of the coaching and of player performance, and I've heard about it in emails. The bottom line is that I WANT full-spectrum or unpopular views, as that is how we all learn the most. The beauty is that on this forum...no matter your view--people still have to be nice to you! So I encourage you and everyone to share, as there is no downside and I have your back. It appears we lost a member recently because he wrote something snarky to a post he disagreed with. I deleted it, and sent him an email explaining to, "give your views and your facts or reasoning and if you disagree--say so, but we do not write anything untoward against a fellow member of this forum." He felt that because the other member was so wrong, that it justified his insulting response. No, that is what they do on other forums, but it is not allowed here! In our rules, No. 26, it states that.... No. 26: Do not get personal in judgments of the Players or Coaches: We allow commenting about players and coaches as that is what message boards and forums are all about. Second-guessing coaches and judging player performance is what everyone does, but we must not get personal or nasty toward them. Questioning a play-call or whether a tackle should have been made (Performance-related) or not is fine, and give your thoughts as to why in one direction or the other. Whether a coach should be retained or a player replaced is also fair-game because they know they are in the public sphere and that goes with the territory. Let’s discuss, but Ad Hominem attacks on them are forbidden. So no matter what your opinion is...go-for-it, and it may just produce some lively discussion!

Amen Duck-Brother!

OREGON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 MEN’S BASKETBALL EUGENE, Ore. – The start time for Oregon’s game at California on Saturday has been changed to 1 p.m. and will be televised by the Pac-12 Network. The contest was initially scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on FS1. The time for the Ducks’ final game of the season was also announced by the Pac-12 on Wednesday. Oregon will play Oregon State March 7 in Corvallis in a game that will start at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast by FS1. Go to the schedule right here for links to live streaming and stats through the games.

Well, something that has made an impact on me was what Yogi Roth pointed out in my article on Sunday, of how, since Oregon was on the quarter system--when the Pac-12 season was originally declared over or at least delayed....the players went home. I believe that had a much bigger impact in the condition of the players during the season than I gave thought to during and after the season. It put us at quite a disadvantage to our Pac-12 foes... We were a mess in terms of leadership on the team, with new people finding their voice or others drowning them out. And frankly....I still don't know what happened to the defensive line with all those seniors and experienced returning players. The newbie offensive line out-performed the experienced defensive line on a relative basis IMHO. This year will tell us a ton about the players, the conditioning system and the coaching going forward. This time next year will give us a much better projection of the Oregon football program, while this year (I am realizing) had too much muddied water. And Haywarduck....thanks for starting a great pondering topic. Everyone jump into the discussion and please start new topics too!

This is what we need over the next two weeks....

The tweet below is quite interesting, and it gets me pondering....it has to be the best decade ever--right?

Frankly--with as young as the team is still and with so many questions to answer--they give us a ton of respect, and they ask some good questions of other teams. A bit over-hyped or accurate? Pac-12 spring football preview: Oregon aims for the College Football Playoff by USA TODAY

As I wrote before....have recruiting trips in all sports end with a quick visit to the new Hayward Field, as the "big-time" impression will make you feel differently about Oregon. The majority of that video was below, or in the other training buildings, and I've got to think it would help T&F recruiting!

Yep....that is all in the press release I posted yesterday.....

Both coaches have been given bigger titles to add to their resume'. While I understand the recruiting and awards for the offensive linemen....our rushing attack is not what it was before Cristobal. But let's not beat a dead horse here... Oregon Announces Promotions for LB coach Ken Wilson and OL coach Alex Mirabal by 247Sports

Many were worried about Shortstop, but Alyssa has answered that!

OREGON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 FOOTBALL EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal officially announced Marcel Yates as the program’s secondary coach and pass game coordinator on Tuesday. Yates has worked with defensive backs for 18 of his 20 seasons as a college coach and has served as a defensive coordinator eight of the last nine seasons. “Marcel is a tremendous addition to our Oregon football family, as he is a high-character individual who brings a high level of experience and expertise to our program,” Cristobal said. “Marcel has a well-earned reputation as a teacher who accelerates the development of the players he coaches, and he also has a track record as a top recruiter. We appreciate the opportunity to add Marcel to our staff and know he will have a strong impact both on our secondary and our program as a whole.” Yates has spent the last five seasons working in the Pac-12 Conference, first as the defensive coordinator at Arizona and last season as the defensive backs coach at California. Before that, Yates spent 11 seasons working at Boise State and two seasons as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Texas A&M. During his time in Boise, he worked with the secondary during all 13 seasons while holding the title of defensive coordinator from 2014-15 and pass game coordinator in 2011. “I am excited to make the move to Eugene and join a great coaching staff,” Yates said. “Coach Cristobal and I talked during the process about his vision for the program and it fits what I want to do. Winning the national championship is the goal that we both want to reach. My relationship with Coach (Tim) DeRuyter also played a big part in making the decision to become a Duck an easy one.” Yates started his career at Montana State where he worked as the assistant defensive backs coach for a Bobcats’ team that advanced to the NCAA 1-AA Playoffs in 2002. That postseason appearance was the first of many for Yates with bowl appearances coming in 14 of his 18 seasons coaching at the FBS level, including a pair of Fiesta Bowls. Additionally, the associate head coach/offense title has been added to offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, and the title of co-defensive coordinator has been added to inside linebackers coach Ken Wilson. California (2020) After four seasons at Arizona, Yates served as the defensive backs coach at California last season. While at Cal, he coached a pair of all-conference cornerbacks despite the team being limited to just four games because of COVID-19. The league’s coaches named Camryn Bynum first-team all-league before the Golden Bear cornerback went on to play in the Senior Bowl where he had five tackles. Josh Drayden joined Bynum on the all-conference team claiming honorable mention honors. Arizona (2016-19) Yates spent four seasons as the defensive coordinator with the Wildcats while working with corners, safeties and linebackers during his time in Tucson. At Arizona, Yates coached three players who earned freshman All-America honors in 2017, including Colin Schooler, who was also named the Pac-12 Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year. Schooler earned freshman All-America accolades from five different organizations (FWAA, USA Today, ESPN.com, 247Sports, College Football News), while Tony Fields (ESPN.com, 247Sports) and Kylan Wilborn (FWAA, USA Today) both claimed freshman honors from two outlets. In addition to the freshman All-America honors, six of Yates’ players on defense earned All-Pac-12 honors during his four years with the Wildcats. In 2017, Yates coached one of the youngest defenses in the Pac-12 Conference. His unit regularly started five freshmen, including linebackers Fields and Schooler, along with rush end Wilborn. Each was a true freshman, with Fields finishing as the team’s leading tackler with 104, which was the most by any UA freshman in over 20 years. Schooler racked up 13.5 tackles for loss (all in conference play), which was the most by a freshman at Arizona since at least 1997. Wilborn registered 7.5 sacks, a tally that led all Power 5 freshmen. Arizona intercepted 19 passes in 2017 to rank tied for seventh nationally and the most for the program since 1985, while forcing 24 turnovers to tie for 23rd in the country. Redshirt freshman cornerback Lorenzo Burns picked off five passes, which was the second most by a freshman in the FBS, and junior corner Jace Whittaker added three picks for Yates’ starting cornerback duo. Boise State (2003-2011; 2014-15) Yates spent a combined 11 seasons coaching at his alma mater with a nine-year stint coaching defensive backs and then a two-year stretch as the defensive coordinator after returning from Texas A&M. During Yates’ time with the Broncos, BSU won 87.6 percent of its games compiling a record of 127-18. In his nine-year stop in Boise, the Broncos won nearly 90 percent of their games finishing with a 106-12 record. In Yates’ 11 years at Boise State, the Broncos won double-digit games nine times while never finishing with fewer than nine wins. BSU went undefeated twice winning the Fiesta Bowl both times. In 2009, the Broncos completed a 14-0 season with a 17-10 win over No. 4 TCU (Jan. 4, 2010) and in 2006 the Broncos wrapped up a 13-0 record with a victory over No. 10 Oklahoma (Jan. 1, 2007). In addition to the two unbeaten seasons, Yates and the Broncos won 13 games one other time (13-1 in 2003), 12 games four times, 11 games once and 10 games one time. Boise State qualified for bowl games in all 11 of Yates’ seasons on staff, while winning eight championships (7 WAC, 1 Mountain West). In addition to wins, Yates excelled in developing overlooked prospects into successful college football players and eventually NFL players. From 2007 to 2016, seven of Yates’ defensive backs were picked in the NFL Draft and two more signed free agent deals and went on to long NFL careers. Of Yates’ seven draft picks, four were selected in the first three rounds with cornerback Kyle Wilson leading the group as a first-round pick by the New York Jets in 2010. Gerald Alexander (Detroit Lions, 2007) and Jamar Taylor (Miami Dolphins, 2003) were second-round selections, while Darian Thompson (New York Giants, 2016) went in the third round. Orlando Scandrick (Dallas Cowboys, 2008) was Yates’ second player picked in the NFL Draft, following Alexander. Brandyn Thompson (Washington Football Team, 2011) and George Iloka (Cincinnati Bengals, 2012) were also selected in the draft. Jeron Johnson (Seattle Seahawks, Washington Football Team) and Chris Carr (Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints) were signed as free agents and went on to successful professional careers. Yates coached three All-Americans at Boise State, as well as one freshman All-American and 22 all-conference players. Thompson won back-to-back All-American honors in 2014 and 2015, while Wilson earned his honor following the 2009 season. Iloka, who went on to a successful NFL career, claimed freshman All-American honors in 2008. Texas A&M (2012-13) Yates spent two seasons as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Texas A&M between his stints at Boise State. The Aggies concluded the 2012 season, their first in the Southeastern Conference, ranked fifth nationally in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls, and won 11 games for the first time since 1998. The Aggies went 9-4 in 2013, finishing the season ranked No. 18 in each poll. Montana State (2001-02) Yates began his coaching career as an assistant secondary coach at Montana State. In his second season, the Bobcats won their first Big Sky Conference championship and earned their first trip to the NCAA Division 1-AA Playoffs in 18 years. Playing Career & Personal Yates was a four-year letter-winner (1996-99) as a defensive back at Boise State. His playing career at Boise State coincided with the school’s first four as a FBS program and culminated in the Broncos first-ever bowl appearance and bowl win over Louisville in the 1999 Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl. Yates earned a degree in social science from Boise State in 2000. He has a son, Eric, and a daughter, Kaybrie. COACHING CAREER 2020 Defensive Backs California 2019 Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Arizona 2018 Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Arizona 2017 Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Arizona 2016 Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Arizona 2014-15 Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Boise State 2012-13 Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Texas A&M 2011 Defensive Backs/Passing Game Coordinator Boise State 2006-10 Defensive Backs Boise State 2003-05 Cornerbacks Boise State 2001-02 Assistant Defensive Backs Montana State NFL DRAFT PICKS COACHED (15) 2019 (RD 7) DT P.J. Johnson – Arizona – Detroit Lions 2018 (RD 5) DB Dan Cruikshank – Arizona – Tennessee Titans 2018 (RD 6) DB Will Parks – Arizona – Denver Broncos 2017 (RD 3) DE Daeshon Hall – Texas A&M – Carolina Panthers 2016 (RD 2) LB Kamalei Correa – Boise State – Baltimore Ravens 2016 (RD 3) DB Darian Thompson – Boise State – New York Giants 2013 (RD 2) DB Jamar Taylor – Boise State – Miami Dolphins 2013 (RD 3) DE Damontre Moore – Texas A&M – New York Giants 2013 (RD 4) LB Sean Porter – Texas A&M – Cincinnati Bengals 2012 (RD 5) DB George Iloka – Boise State – Cincinnati Bengals 2011 (RD 7) DB Brandyn Thompson – Boise State – Washington Football Team 2010 (RD 1) DB Kyle Wilson – Boise State – New York Jets 2008 (RD 5) DB Orlando Scandrick – Boise State – Dallas Cowboys 2007 (RD 2) DB Gerald Alexander – Boise State – Detroit Lions UNDRAFTED NFL PLAYERS COACHED & RECRUITED (2) 2005 DB Chris Carr – Boise State – Oakland Raiders/Tennessee Titans/Baltimore Ravens/San Diego Chargers/New Orleans Saints 2011 DB Jeron Johnson – Boise State – Seattle Seahawks/Washington Football